Key Dates:
Early Bird Applications Open – 5 May 2024
Summer Sessions – 5 – 8 Aug 2024
Early Bird Applications Close – 10 Aug 2024
General Applications Open – 1 Sep 2024
Open Day – 9 Nov 2024 & 18 Jan 2025
Applications Close – 31 Jan 2025
Support Sessions – Feb & Mar 2025
Auditions – Mar 2025
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Application Process
To apply for Academy Breakin’ Convention, please complete the application form below, the first 2 bullet points can be completed in a written or video format:
- We will need your basic contact details.
- An answer to the question “What do you hope to develop at Academy Breakin’ Convention ?” Maximum 150 words.
- A 1-minute video of you performing at least 1 of the 7 ABC elements: Breaking, DJing, Emceeing, Graffiti, Music Production, Popping, and Social Dance.
These will be used to shortlist you for an audition.
Audition Process
After completing the application form, applicants will be shortlisted and invited to an audition to show us what you’ve got. During the audition you will be expected to showcase your skills in Breaking, Popping, Hip Hop Social Dance, Emceeing (with and without music), theatrical performance and a short interview.
Sound nerve-racking? Don’t worry, ABC will invite all shortlisted applicants to attend our free support sessions to ensure everyone feels prepared and supported. We know students will be doing things outside of their comfort zone and a variety of options will be offered to make sure everyone has the best chance of success, enjoys the process, and leaves feeling inspired and motivated to grow.
Application FAQs
A rap written by you using the question ‘Why do you want to study at ABC?’ as inspiration.
- This can be memorised or read.
- Must be 30 seconds to 1 minute in length.
- You will perform it once to music and once as an acapella spoken word piece (no music).
*Please ensure the lyrics are age appropriate and with no offensive language*
DANCE – BREAKING / POPPING / HIP HOP SOCIAL DANCE
You will take part in three workshops learning some beginner level Breaking, Popping and Hip Hop Social Dance.
EMCEE
You will perform your pre-prepared rap and spoken word piece to a small panel.
THEATRICAL TASK
You will be set an improvised hip hop theatre task by a small panel.
INTERVIEW
A chance to return to your first application questions and for you to ask any questions to the ABC team.